Senior Living

“Flourishing After 55”    

Office of 55+ Programs

Department of Parks and Recreation

300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203            703-228-4747

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

Registration opens Monday, July 1 for 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics to be held Sept. 14-29.

Register online at www.nvso.us. Cost $20 for multiple events. For more information, email nvso1982@gmail.com.

55+ Travel group will visit the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond to see the “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” exhibit, Wednesday, July 17. Cost $28, Arlington resident; $32, non-resident. Registration # 902407-08.

Intergenerational dance night celebrating global dance traditions with music and fun, Wednesday, July 17, 5:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Open to all ages. No 55+ Pass required. Registration # 914899-07.

Six pillars for brain health, interactive session presented by Suba Saty, community ambassador for AARP, Wednesday, July 17, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914500-13.

Types of trusts explained by elder law attorney Ed Zetlin, Wednesday, July 17, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 914404-06.

Opera appreciation group to discuss and hear musical selections from “Eugene Onegin” by Tchaikovsky, Wednesday, July 17, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti.

Registration # 914300-04.

Book exchange Thursday, July 18, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring books in good condition and take home new reading material. Registration # 914801-07.

Introduction to RAFT, a free program which provides support to seniors with dementia and their caretakers, Thursday, July 18, 3 p.m., virtual.  Presented by Sydney Palinkas, dementia education and outreach coordinator. Registration # 914500-06.

Virtual South American tour, learn about Argentina’s culture, food, politics and more, Thursday, July 18, 12:45 p.m., virtual. Presented by Ashley Gomez, Lubber Run 55+ Center Director. Registration # 914400-40.

Preparing to sell your house, what to expect, review selling process, valuable tips from licensed realtor Philippa Main, Thursday, July 18, 3:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914404-07 or virtual, registration # 914404-08.

Friday Fun Day in the Park to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month, Friday, July 19, 1 p.m., Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Hayes Street, adjacent to Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Refreshments and games. Registration # 914899-08.

New crafting corner with fellow enthusiasts, no formal instruction, supplies on hand to try new skills or bring  your own, Monday, July 22, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop-in.

55+ ice skating, exclusive hour for senior adults, Monday, July 22, 8:50 a.m. – 10 a.m., MedStar Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall. Fee $1, includes skates. Register for Senior Public Skate at www.medstarcapitalsiceplex.com . Parking on roof level 8, fee $1.

Open game time playing a variety of games from board games to card games, Monday, July 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Chess games, for players of all skill levels, newcomers welcome, Monday, July 22, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Madison Community Center. Drop-in.

ABCs of Medicare, Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.- 12p.m., virtual. Arlington County VICAP counselors to discuss Medicare choices, prescription drug coverage and Medigap policies and programs for low-income people. Call to register 703-228-1725 or email MedicareHelp@arlingtonva.us.

Walter Reed 55+ Center’s bioindicator garden is the topic of discussion Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. with an Arlington Regional Master Naturalist. Learn about the purpose of the garden and what it has to do with satellite launches. Registration # 914400-23.

Read and discuss current articles in popular magazines, Wednesday, July 24, 11 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Facilitated by librarian Vicky McCaffrey. Articles available at the center. Registration # 914402-07.

Open rehearsal of rock-n-roll band called Off Our Rockers, Wednesday, July 24, 10 a.m. – 1  p.m., Madison Community Center. Music from the 50s through 70s. Drop-in.

55+ Travel group will attend the 2024 Twilight Tattoo showcasing soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington ceremonial units, Wednesday, July 24. Cost $9, Arlington resident; $10, non-resident.Registration # 902407-10.

Woodcarvers enjoy camaraderie while working on carving projects, Thursday, July 25, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Newcomers welcome. Drop-in.

Spanish 101, learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar and conversational phrases, Thursday, July 25, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Taught by Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 914650-07.

Movie matinee, “The Duke” (2020) (R), Friday, July 26, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914804-05.

Olympic trivia, Friday, July 26, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Learn some fun facts prior to games in Paris. Registration # 914600-13.

Afternoon meetup, connect with 55+ friends for casual conversation, Friday, July 26, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Monthly book club meets at Aurora Hills 55+ Center, to discuss, “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway, Monday, July 29, 11:30 a.m. Drop-in.

55+ Travel group will visit the “Samurai Armor” exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Monday, July 29, registration # 902407-12. Cost $30, Arlington resident; $35, non-resident, registration # 902407-12; or Saturday, Aug. 3, registration # 902408-02, same cost.

American vagabond Tom Curtis will share his adventures hitchhiking around Central and South America, Tuesday, July 30, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914400-35.

Drumming Circle, opportunity for self-expression through playing music together, Tuesday, July 30, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Weather permitting program will be outdoors, Drop-in.

LinkedIn after retirement, versatile platform for job searching, networking, knowledge sharing and more, Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Presented by 55+ volunteer Ben Childers.

Registration # 914403-03.

55+ Travel group will attend a limited engagement of “Love Letters” performed at the Riverside Center, Fredericksburg, Wednesday, July 31. Cost $105, Arlington Resident; $121, non-resident. Registration # 902407-13. Meal included.  

Canasta, easy-to-learn card game, Wednesday, July 31, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Practice for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics or just enjoy a game. Drop-in.

Summer tomato tasting, bring your tomatoes whole and we’ll slice and serve with balsamic glaze, Wednesday, July 31, 6 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Bring enough to share.  Registration # 914501-01.

The Great American Songbook tunes will be performed by Ken Schellenberg and the Neighbors, Thursday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 914301-04.

Bunco Bunch, fun dice game of luck, practice for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, or just enjoy a game, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 914600-08.

Crafternoon social group of experienced yarn crafters work on projects followed by a stroll around Lubber Run Community Center’s indoor track., Friday, Aug. 2, 3 p.m. Drop-in.

Summer Bingo at Aurora Hills 55+ Center, fun, win prizes and have fun,  Friday, Aug. 2, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 914600-03.

Cribbage, classic game easy-to-learn and play, Friday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center.

Practice for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics or just enjoy a game. Drop-in.